Mike Joy, the FOX NASCAR announcer, came under fire after sending a message to the “keyboard warriors” during a commercial break at Sunday’s Cup Series race. The race took place at Arizona’s Phoenix Raceway.The 73-year-old announcer has been calling races ever since he was appointed in 1973 as a pit reporter for CBS.During Sunday’s race, the final full-screen commercial break was taken by FOX with 85 laps to go. It was then that Mike addressed NASCAR fans who often complained about the number of commercial breaks taken during a race. He said:“Now for all the keyboard warriors, I’m going to do this in words of one syllable. The last green flag full-screen break of this race comes right now.”Nick Bromberg@NickBrombergthis is just cringey48630this is just cringey https://t.co/IXsCMjBm1iThe number of full-screen commercial breaks and ads that prevent viewers from watching the race in one stretch has often been a subject of debate among critics. However, the commentator found himself on the wrong side of the rage of NASCAR fans across the United States after making the comment.NASCAR fans react to Mike Joy's comment about the Daytona 500 commercial during Sunday's raceUnlike other sports, auto racing does not have a lot of designated stops in action. This is why commercial breaks and ads are regularly played throughout the race. However, fans complained that they missed a lot of the actual race because of the commercials that were played on TV during the race.Mike Joy's comments made about the Daytona 500 commercial made many fans deem him inconsiderate.Nick Bromberg@NickBrombergMike Joy's defensiveness regarding the Daytona 500 commercial criticism is obnoxiousHe's a pro. The commercial criticism was valid whether he agrees with it or not. But being defensive ahead of ad breaks in the races after the 500 isn't the pro way to handle that feedback66843Mike Joy's defensiveness regarding the Daytona 500 commercial criticism is obnoxiousHe's a pro. The commercial criticism was valid whether he agrees with it or not. But being defensive ahead of ad breaks in the races after the 500 isn't the pro way to handle that feedbackAlex@newgaydenMike Joy mocking fans every week, on air, for being frustrated with commercials is really ridiculous and an immature response by FOX Sports.I understand it’s a necessary evil, but that’s really low.47023Mike Joy mocking fans every week, on air, for being frustrated with commercials is really ridiculous and an immature response by FOX Sports.I understand it’s a necessary evil, but that’s really low.Zack@DreamyZackGPhard to have respect for mike joy when he continues to treat the viewers like this twitter.com/nickbromberg/s…Nick Bromberg@NickBrombergthis is just cringey61232this is just cringey https://t.co/IXsCMjBm1ihard to have respect for mike joy when he continues to treat the viewers like this twitter.com/nickbromberg/s…Junk Knuckles@lawnmowerpranksomfg mike joy needs to log off for a bit imagine being a nascar fan who doesn't go on twitter and trying to make sense about what he's talking about with the keyboard warrior comment736omfg mike joy needs to log off for a bit imagine being a nascar fan who doesn't go on twitter and trying to make sense about what he's talking about with the keyboard warrior commentToby Christie@Toby_ChristieAs much as I totally understand Mike Joy's frustrations with people not listening to him and getting upset about it, I don't think openly bashing a portion of the fan base on national TV is the right flex. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…35920As much as I totally understand Mike Joy's frustrations with people not listening to him and getting upset about it, I don't think openly bashing a portion of the fan base on national TV is the right flex. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…Jeff@mr4timeMike Joy talking down to fans who have been frustrated with Fox, *NOT NBC*, about commercials for YEARS while the network puts out the same D- broadcast quality it has had since the pandemic began is a bad look.Being overly defensive at the majority is always a bad look. twitter.com/NickBromberg/s…Nick Bromberg@NickBrombergthis is just cringey103this is just cringey https://t.co/IXsCMjBm1iMike Joy talking down to fans who have been frustrated with Fox, *NOT NBC*, about commercials for YEARS while the network puts out the same D- broadcast quality it has had since the pandemic began is a bad look.Being overly defensive at the majority is always a bad look. twitter.com/NickBromberg/s…Aaron Fisher@racer48racerMike Joy just called me out18Mike Joy just called me out https://t.co/JGpbZzZBaK8002738255@p1carlI don’t hate Mike Joy. I hate the constant commercials. I hate that he makes a joke out of it. It’s 2 distinctly separate things. twitter.com/mikejoy500/sta…Mike Joy@mikejoy500Thanks for being concise.I value the opinions expressed here, and I don’t block anyone.As a race fan, I share many of your concerns. As a broadcast professional, I know why some things cant easily change. Hope you enjoy the race as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. twitter.com/mckinley0930/s…163Thanks for being concise.I value the opinions expressed here, and I don’t block anyone.As a race fan, I share many of your concerns. As a broadcast professional, I know why some things cant easily change. Hope you enjoy the race as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. twitter.com/mckinley0930/s…I don’t hate Mike Joy. I hate the constant commercials. I hate that he makes a joke out of it. It’s 2 distinctly separate things. twitter.com/mikejoy500/sta…The Big One Podcast (Racing/NASCAR)@podcastbigoneFox broadcasting coverage of Nascar treats the race like a sitcom. Something to make fun of, act like nobody really cares about missing racing action by filling it with silly Clint Bowyer-isms and a completely silly pre-race show. Compare to NBC who respects the intricacies and twitter.com/NickBromberg/s…Nick Bromberg@NickBrombergMike Joy's defensiveness regarding the Daytona 500 commercial criticism is obnoxiousHe's a pro. The commercial criticism was valid whether he agrees with it or not. But being defensive ahead of ad breaks in the races after the 500 isn't the pro way to handle that feedback62Mike Joy's defensiveness regarding the Daytona 500 commercial criticism is obnoxiousHe's a pro. The commercial criticism was valid whether he agrees with it or not. But being defensive ahead of ad breaks in the races after the 500 isn't the pro way to handle that feedbackFox broadcasting coverage of Nascar treats the race like a sitcom. Something to make fun of, act like nobody really cares about missing racing action by filling it with silly Clint Bowyer-isms and a completely silly pre-race show. Compare to NBC who respects the intricacies and twitter.com/NickBromberg/s…In terms of time span, NASCAR races are often twice the length or more than F1 races. These races are typically replete with ads throughout and they substantially affected the fans' continuous viewing of the Daytona 500 in 2023.On Saturday, the day before the race, Mike Joy responded to a fan on Twitter, who made a request for fewer ads. Users tweeted that fewer full-screen commercials would be appreciated.Fans also asked for a few races to be broadcast with a limited number of commercial interventions like there used to be in old TNT races. They suggested one commercial break during each stage of the race - one at the end of the stage and the other before going back to green.However, Mike quote tweeted the tweet and wrote that fewer commercials worked before, but wouldn't work now. He added that Fox would be out of business after just two races if they got rid of the ads given the amount of rights fees per race they have to pay to NASCAR. If production costs are added it would take them a lot of ads every week to cover all the expenses.Mike Joy@mikejoy500It worked then but not now. We'd be out of business after two races. Nascar charges TV nearly $25M per race in rights fees. Add production costs and it takes a lot of commercials each week to try to break even. twitter.com/peppertree123/…Brian (I've pissed off everyone)@peppertree123@mikejoy500 Less full screen commercials would be appreciated and maybe a couple of races that are broadcasted with limited commercial intervention like the old tnt races. Have like 1 commercial break during each stage, 1 at the end of a stage and 1 before going back green. Idk I'm spitbalin70940@mikejoy500 Less full screen commercials would be appreciated and maybe a couple of races that are broadcasted with limited commercial intervention like the old tnt races. Have like 1 commercial break during each stage, 1 at the end of a stage and 1 before going back green. Idk I'm spitbalinIt worked then but not now. We'd be out of business after two races. Nascar charges TV nearly $25M per race in rights fees. Add production costs and it takes a lot of commercials each week to try to break even. twitter.com/peppertree123/…Mike Joy also responded to another fan who criticized him on Twitter. The user mentioned the Fox announcer in their tweet and wrote:"I'm going to put my opinion of you in single syllables. You suck."Mike quote tweeted the tweet and sarcastically thanked the fan for being concise. He further explained that he values the opinions that fans were expressing on Twitter and that he does not block anyone. As a race fan, he said he shared many of the fans' concerns. However, as a broadcast professional, he said he knew why some things could not easily change. Mike concluded his message with"Hope you enjoy the race as much as we enjoy bringing it to you."Mike Joy@mikejoy500Thanks for being concise.I value the opinions expressed here, and I don’t block anyone.As a race fan, I share many of your concerns. As a broadcast professional, I know why some things cant easily change. Hope you enjoy the race as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. twitter.com/mckinley0930/s…McKinley~Time For Consequences~ Indict Trump Now@mckinley0930@DreamyZackGP Hey @mikejoy500 I'm going to put my opinion of you in single syllables.You suck.#Retire241563@DreamyZackGP Hey @mikejoy500 I'm going to put my opinion of you in single syllables.You suck.#RetireThanks for being concise.I value the opinions expressed here, and I don’t block anyone.As a race fan, I share many of your concerns. As a broadcast professional, I know why some things cant easily change. Hope you enjoy the race as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. twitter.com/mckinley0930/s…Another user spoke in defense of Mike Joy and tweeted that Mike listens to well-constructed criticism and valid complaints. The user argued that an "ignoramus" fan who misunderstood what Mike said and tried to incorrectly call him out for it, which was what kicked it all off.Mike Joy@mikejoy500Thanks Mark This was not an indictment of any who criticize and suggest improvement. A sense of humor helps. We try hard to televise all the green flag laps we can within our format, but I'm going to leave further discussion of economics and the business of Sports TV to others. twitter.com/Mark_the_Z_spo…Mark WEEN Pelto 🏍🏎@Mark_the_Z_spot@Twerkely_txt @S1apSh0es @ethancourter @mikejoy500 Mike will listen to valid complaints and well constructed criticism. The thing that kicked all this off was an ignoramus who misunderstood something Mike said & tried to call him out for it (incorrectly). The jab was justified.35713@Twerkely_txt @S1apSh0es @ethancourter @mikejoy500 Mike will listen to valid complaints and well constructed criticism. The thing that kicked all this off was an ignoramus who misunderstood something Mike said & tried to call him out for it (incorrectly). The jab was justified.Thanks Mark This was not an indictment of any who criticize and suggest improvement. A sense of humor helps. We try hard to televise all the green flag laps we can within our format, but I'm going to leave further discussion of economics and the business of Sports TV to others. twitter.com/Mark_the_Z_spo…In response to that tweet, Mike thanked them and said that this was not an indictment of anyone who criticizes and suggests improvement. He further explained that Fox tries to televise all the green flag laps they can within their format. However, Mike Joy said that he would leave the further discussion of economics and the Sports TV business to others.Despite Sunday’s criticism, Mike is popular among NASCAR fans and will likely enter the hall of fame of the series before it’s all said and done.